Caramel Candied Apples

Try this award-winning recipe adapted from the Iowa State Fair Cookbook.

Level:
Moderate

Serves:
12

Ingredients

12 crisp apples

1⅓ c. dark corn syrup

1⅓ c. granulated sugar

1⅓ c. light brown sugar

1⅓ c. heavy cream

¼ tsp. salt

3 tbsp. unsalted butter

¾ tsp. vanilla

Directions

Line a baking sheet with lightly oiled parchment paper. Push a popsicle stick halfway through the core of each apple. Combine the syrup, sugars, heavy cream, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla. Let cool for 8 to 10 minutes, until caramel thickens to a toffeelike consistency. Dip the apples into the caramel and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cool completely.